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Crime, justice and the law

Going to court

Information for people going to court in South Australia is provided by the Courts Administration Authority and includes advice about the:

  • Supreme Court
  • District Court
  • Magistrates Court
  • Environment, Resources and Development Court
  • victims and prosecution witnesses
  • glossary of court terms
  • child care services.

On this page you'll also find information about:

Jury duty 
Being a witness  
Children 
Victims of crime  

Jury duty

Information about the jury system is provided by the Courts Administration Authority of South Australia and includes:
  • being called for jury duty
  • people who are disqualified
  • people who are ineligible
  • getting paid
  • employer obligations to release you for jury service.

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Being a witness

Information about being a witness is provided by the Federal Court of Australia and includes:

  • how to prepare for the hearing
  • what to expect when you attend Court
  • oaths
  • giving evidence
  • cross-examination.

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Children

A person who had not yet turned 18 years on the day that they allegedly committed the offence is normally tried as a child. Find out more about children and the justice system on the Legal Services Commission website.

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Victims of crime

Information about support and counselling services for victims of crime is provided on the South Australia Police website. 

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More information

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Going to prison

Contacts
Courts Administration Authority


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